[Mark Henninger]


HBO has a critically acclaimed hit show on its hands with True Detective, starring  Matthew McConaughey  and  Woody Harrelson . The latest episode of the detective drama pulled in 2.6 million viewers on its first airing, an all-time high. 

 

Quote:
"While dramas on broadcast network often launch to high ratings, given their big platform and heavy publicity, and then ebb steadily downward, dramas that debut on cable networks like HBO often launch to modest numbers and then slowly gain viewers. At least, that’s what the successful ones do." read more: Entertainment Weekly

 



 

There's a really active thread about the show here on AVS, check it out  and join the discussion. I must admit that I don't have HBO so I have not seen the show yet, but I can't wait. Are you watching True Detective?

 

Quote:
"True Detective, which sparked heated bidding after it was taken out to the top cable networks earlier this month, is descried as an elevated serial narrative with multiple perspectives and time frames. It centers on two detectives, Rust Cohle (McConaughey) and Martin Hart (Harrelson), whose lives collide and entwine during a seventeen-year hunt for a serial killer in Louisiana. The investigation of a bizarre murder in 1995 is framed and interlaced with testimony from the detectives in 2012, when the case has been reopened. The concept is for the 8-episode first season to resolve the mystery at hand, with subsequent seasons using same structure but new characters and story." Posted on AVS Forum by Young C

 

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[En Sabur Nur]

I am. It's pretty good.

 

[gadgtfreek]

I like it. The exchanges/debates between those two are outstanding. Love the writing.

 

[dislocatedday]

This show is excellent as the writing, directing, and acting are all top notch. This show looks like it may fill the void (..for me anyway..) that existed with the end of "Breaking Bad". That 's another show where I think everything came together perfectly as far as the writing, directing, and acting all being at a very high level.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Have you seen House of Cards? I like a lot of shows, but for me Cards is on another level as well.

 

[mercennarius]

Yes. Best new show in a while. Great character development and a dark but interesting theme.

 

[taxman48]

Outstanding show, 2 more episodes with these 2 actors then another season with a fresh crew..same story.. Breaking Bad with badges..

 

[Tom Riddle]

This is one of the best shows in recent history. I was hooked from the first show - it took the first three before my wife agreed.

 

[gonzonator]


I am enjoying the show very much and look forward to Sunday nights.  Is the show supposed to be only one season or are they planning to make more out of it?  I hope they keep Woody Harrelson and Matthew Mcconaughey because the cast was what made me anticipate the start of the show.

 

[Eric Minden]

I really like the opening credits & the music selected - inspired graphics.


Great drama for HBO. Puts "Game of Thrones" & similar goth fantasy BS to shame.

 

[RLBURNSIDE]

Goth fantasy BS ? Lol, that's funny. (and ridiculous at the same time)


True Detective is indeed great though.

 

[mcallister]

Phenomenol show, very well written and thought out,

 

[Mean Gene]



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Originally Posted by dislocatedday  /t/1519772/true-detective-ratings-keep-climbing#post_24414118


This show is excellent as the writing, directing, and acting are all top notch. This show looks like it may fill the void (..for me anyway..) that existed with the end of "Breaking Bad". That 's another show where I think everything came together perfectly as far as the writing, directing, and acting all being at a very high level.

+1


The last 15 minutes of episode 4 was some of the best TV I have seen in a long time.

 

[aidoroboo]

True Detective is a great show. I was interested in it before it aired and mentioned it to my wife. She wasn't paying attention to the conversation. Couple days later she comes home and says, "I want to watch True Detective." She heard a review on Fresh Air on NPR and the reviewer was allowed to watch the entire show. Anyway, the link is below.


http://www.npr.org/2014/01/08/260744528/on-tv-this-week-babylon-has-good-fun-detective-is-the-real-deal

 

[MIkeDuke]

Fantastic show. The Dialog and writing is some of the best I have ever seen on a TV program since Dead Wood, which in my opinion was on a whole other level in that regard.

 

[dholmes54]

True Detective is the best!!! We get only one season of Marty & Rust,two new players next season, sad

 

[trans_lux]

I have a new found respect for Matthew McConaughey for this as well as the Dallas Buyers Club.

He has become a fabulous actor.

 

[buddyboy]

The show is getting deeper and darker. Last weeks' show was the best of the season. I wasn't overwhelmed with the first couple of episodes, but now it's a show I wouldn't miss. Matthew McConaughey is a great actor, but one strange dude!

 

[vinnie97]



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Originally Posted by trans_lux  /t/1519772/true-detective-ratings-keep-climbing/0_100#post_24416564


I have a new found respect for Matthew McConaughey for this as well as the Dallas Buyers Club.

He has become a fabulous actor.

You could add Killer Joe and potentially Mud to that list as well.

 

[dholmes54]

Remember Frailty one strange but good movie